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Strategic Plan 2023-2028

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton Launches New Inclusive Vision, Mission Statements as part of 2023-2028 Strategic Plan

The YWCA Peterborough Haliburton has a new pathway to the future, with the launch of our new five-year Strategic Plan for 2023-2028. The plan was ratified by the Board of Directors earlier in the year after a lengthy development and consultation process, including Board and staff committee members, and will be officially launched at the …

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YWCA Peterborough Haliburton Welcomes New Director of Philanthropy

The YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is pleased to announce that we are welcoming Tina Thornton to our senior management team as Director of Philanthropy. The decision comes after a comprehensive search to identify a seasoned professional to provide leadership to the Philanthropy Team during an exciting phase of growth for the organization. “I’m excited to welcome …

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Women’s Centre manager Nycole Duncan shares why many women fear leaving abusive relationships

People are always shocked when I tell them that the most dangerous time for a woman in an abusive relationship is when she decides to leave. In fact, the risk of being killed is increased up to two years after she has left. That’s one reason why safety planning is such a huge part of …

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2023-2024 Board of Directors

Our 2023-2024 Board of Directors

We are pleased to share our slate of Board members for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Thank you to all of our departing Directors and welcome to our new members! Executive President: Sherri IrelandVice President: Kristina PaudashVice President: Hermione RivisonTreasurer: TBDSecretary: Carly Dupont Directors Heather AdamsMackenzie ClarkRebecca CommandaCrystal DudgeonKim EnglishSue FlanaganJiniththa GanesalingamWendy HicksCathy McIlmurrayLaura PageAmany RaslanJulia …

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Annual Report 2022-2023

Our 2022-2023 Annual Report

The YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is proud to share our Annual Report for the 2022-2023 year. Please choose from two digital formats: image-based or text-only PDF.

Trevor Linden

YWCA campaign with Trevor Linden highlights the shocking rate of concussion from domestic violence

Retired NHL legend and YWCAs are calling for increased research and better treatment pathways for women suffering concussions from violence by an intimate partner VANCOUVER, BC, May 16, 2023 /CNW/ – Sport has dominated the conversation around concussion for the past decade. But there’s a shocking statistic around the prevalence of concussion from domestic violence: For every …

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Tina's story

Tina’s Story: “The YWCA helped me rebuild myself on the inside.”

Content note: the story below describes a situation of gender-based violence. If you feel you may be negatively affected by reading, please protect your mental health. You can also contact us on our 24-hour support & crisis line at 1-800-461-7656. My name is Tina and 25 years ago, my doctor said something that would change …

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YWCA Ontario Coalition Responds to the 2023 Provincial Budget

YWCA Ontario Coalition responds to the 2023 Provincial Budget

One of the two themes of this year’s provincial budget, tabled by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy on March 23, was “Working For You.”  However, YWCA Ontario, a coalition of 10 YWCAs across the province, remains unclear about who the budget is actually working for – because unfortunately, it is not for women, girls and gender-diverse …

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YWCA Empty Bowls 2023

19th annual YWCA Empty Bowls raises over $33,000 in support of YWCA Nourish Food Programs

Peterborough, ON – A grand total of $33,104 was raised in support of YWCA Nourish Food Programs at the 19th annual YWCA Empty Bowls event held at The Venue on Saturday, February 25th. Ticket holders at this year’s event received a handcrafted ceramic or wooden bowl and a restaurant coupon card, featuring discounts from 12 …

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